GRE Word List

SANCTIMONIOUS

hypocritically pious or devout

The meaning of the word sanctimonious is hypocritically pious or devout.

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WordMeaning
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
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candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
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prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion