Fabricated
mediumFAB-rih-kay-tid
adjective
Definition
Invented or produced artificially; made up
Examples
“The journalist was fired for publishing fabricated stories.”
“His elaborate alibi turned out to be entirely fabricated.”
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GRE Tip
Fabricated is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "invented" or "concocted" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "genuine".
Related GRE Words
fictitious
Not real; imaginary or fabricated
apocryphal
Of doubtful authenticity; widely circulated but probably untrue
counterfeit
Made in imitation with intent to deceive; forged; fake
bogus
Not genuine or true; fake
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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