GRE Word List

HOAX

to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous

The meaning of the word hoax is to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous.

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WordMeaning
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
atypicalnot typical : irregular
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
healthyenjoying good health
aptitudeinclination
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
myriadten thousand
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat