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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |