GRE Word List
SANCTIMONIOUS
hypocritically pious or devout
The meaning of the word sanctimonious is hypocritically pious or devout.
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| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
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| scotch | scottish |
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| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |