Coin
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verb
Definition
(verb) To invent or devise a new word or phrase
Examples
“Shakespeare coined many words we still use today.”
“The scientist coined the term 'gene' in 1909.”
Synonyms
inventdevisefabricateoriginate
Antonyms
copyimitatereplicateplagiarize
Categories
GRE Tip
Coin is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "invent" or "devise" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "copy".
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Lasting for a very short time; transitory
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pragmatic
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical
adulterate
To make something poorer in quality by adding another substance
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