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
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
cuethe letter q
deputizeto appoint as deputy
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