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mendacious

/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/
men · da · cious mɛn · ˈdeɪ · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. lying; dishonest; false
中文释义
虚假的；不真实的
Significado en Español
mentiroso, falso
한국어 뜻
거짓말하는, 허위의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dối trá, giả dối
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Example Sentence

He was known for his mendacious statements.

他以虚假的声明而闻名。

Synonyms
untruthful deceitful
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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.''

  1. A truthful
  2. B deceptive
  3. C direct
  4. D dull
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B — deceptive. “mendacious” means adj. lying; dishonest; false

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ witness told one lie after another while on the stand.

  1. A honest
  2. B mendacious
  3. C truthful
  4. D sincere
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B — mendacious. “mendacious” means adj. lying; dishonest; false

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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.

How do you use “mendacious” in a sentence?

He was known for his mendacious statements. (他以虚假的声明而闻名。)

What are synonyms for “mendacious”?

untruthful, deceitful — all close in meaning to mendacious (adj. lying; dishonest; false).

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.

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