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
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
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shama trick that deludes : hoax
upshotthe final result : outcome
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
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fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract