GRE Word List
HOODWINK
to deceive by false appearance : dupe
The meaning of the word hoodwink is to deceive by false appearance : dupe.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| irrefutable | impossible to refute : incontrovertible |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |