mendacity
/mɛnˈdæsəti/
Group 19Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (noun)
- Untruthfulness; the tendency to be untruthful GRE
Example in Context
The committee's final report cataloged a pattern of mendacity so extensive that it called into question every statement the official had ever made.
Synonyms
lyingdishonestydeceit
Etymology
Refers to the quality of being untruthful or dishonest.
- mendax (Latin) — lying
Memory Aid
🏙️Sounds like “men da city”
Imagine MEN in a CITY where every street sign is a LIE — that’s MENDACITY!
Visual Association
🕵️A detective uncovering a web of lies in a bustling city, where nothing is as it seems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “mendacity” mean on the GRE?
mendacity (noun) means “Untruthfulness; the tendency to be untruthful”. The committee's final report cataloged a pattern of mendacity so extensive that it called into question every statement the official had ever made.
How to remember “mendacity” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “mendacity” sounds like “men da city”. Imagine MEN in a CITY where every street sign is a LIE — that’s MENDACITY!
What are synonyms for “mendacity”?
Common synonyms: lying, dishonesty, deceit.