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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| deify | to make a god of |
| parvenu | one 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 |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |