mendacious
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/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/
men · da · cious
mɛn · ˈdeɪ · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. lying; dishonest; false
Significado en Español
mentiroso, falso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dối trá, giả dối
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mendac (lie) + ious→ false, mendacious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “mendacious” as used in the sentence: “The witness”s mendacious testimony caused significant delays in the trial.''
A
truthful
B
deceptive
C
direct
D
dull
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B — deceptive.
“mendacious” means adj. lying; dishonest; false
Common questions about “mendacious”
What does “mendacious” mean?
mendacious — adj. lying; dishonest; false. In Chinese: 虚假的；不真实的.
How do you pronounce “mendacious”?
mendacious is pronounced /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: men · da · cious.
Is “mendacious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. mendacious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mendacious”?
mendac (lie) + ious→ false, mendacious.
