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
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly