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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indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
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glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
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rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate