GRE Word List
PERJURY
the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
The meaning of the word perjury is the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| conclusive | of, relating to, or being a conclusion |
| concordat | compact |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |