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.

Random words

WordMeaning
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
compartmenta separate division or section
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
symmetrybalanced proportions
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution