GRE Word List
FORSWEAR
to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
The meaning of the word forswear is to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
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| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
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