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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WordMeaning
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
caterto provide a supply of food
depositiona testifying especially before a court
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
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adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element