GRE Word List

FEIGN

to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression

The meaning of the word feign is to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression.

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WordMeaning
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
amphibianan amphibious organism
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic