GRE Word List
SHAM
pretend; feign; ADJ: not genuine; fake; Ex. sham jewelry; N: something that is not what it appears; impostor; pretense; Ex. The agreement was a sham.
The meaning of the word sham is pretend; feign; ADJ: not genuine; fake; Ex. sham jewelry; N: something that is not what it appears; impostor; pretense; Ex. The agreement was a sham..
Random words
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|---|---|
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| cite | quote; commend; Ex. cited for bravery in an official record |
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| comprehensive | broad; including a lot or everything; thorough; inclusive |
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