GRE Word List
SUPPOSITITIOUS
fraudulently substituted : spurious
The meaning of the word supposititious is fraudulently substituted : spurious.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| cerebral | of or relating to the brain or the intellect |
| preen | to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |