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
descryto catch sight of
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
fabricateinvent