GRE Word List
SANCTIMONIOUS
hypocritically pious or devout
The meaning of the word sanctimonious is hypocritically pious or devout.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
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| ordain | to invest (see invest |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| smudge | to make a smudge on |
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| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |