GRE Word List
MENDACIOUS
given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
The meaning of the word mendacious is given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| imply | to express indirectly |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| finished | entirely done |
| lope | an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
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| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |