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
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
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sinewyfull of sinews: such as
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
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