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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catechismoral instruction
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
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run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
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disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
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