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duplicity

//djuːˈplɪsəti//
English Definition
Deceitful double-dealing.
中文释义
口是心非;欺诈
Example Sentence

The historian exposed the duplicity of the memoirist, who had presented fabricated events as personal recollections.

历史学家揭露了回忆录作者的欺诈行为,此人将捏造的事件当作个人回忆来呈现。

Synonyms
deceit dishonesty double-dealing
Antonyms
honesty sincerity
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dupl(双) + icity → 双重面孔。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “duplicity”?

  1. A Scornful disdain.
  2. B Impulsive and unpredictable.
  3. C Deceitful double-dealing.
  4. D Impressively large; pretentiously grand.
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C — Deceitful double-dealing.. “duplicity” means Deceitful double-dealing..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Deceitful double-dealing.”?

  1. A duplicity
  2. B grandiose
  3. C contempt
  4. D capricious
Show answer

A — duplicity. “duplicity” means Deceitful double-dealing..

Common questions about “duplicity”

What does “duplicity” mean?

duplicity — Deceitful double-dealing.. In Chinese: 口是心非;欺诈.

How do you pronounce “duplicity”?

duplicity is pronounced //djuːˈplɪsəti//.

How is “duplicity” used in a sentence?

The historian exposed the duplicity of the memoirist, who had presented fabricated events as personal recollections. (历史学家揭露了回忆录作者的欺诈行为,此人将捏造的事件当作个人回忆来呈现。)

What are synonyms for “duplicity”?

deceit, dishonesty, double-dealing — all close in meaning to duplicity (Deceitful double-dealing.).

What is the opposite of “duplicity”?

honesty, sincerity — each the opposite of duplicity (Deceitful double-dealing.).

Is “duplicity” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. duplicity is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “duplicity”?

dupl(双) + icity → 双重面孔。

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