Fraudulent
mediumNegative toneFRAW-juh-lunt
adjective
Definition
Obtained, done by, or involving deception; dishonest
Memory hook
FRAUD-ULENT: full of FRAUD — obtained through deception and dishonesty.
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Examples
“The fraudulent scheme defrauded investors of millions.”
“Authorities discovered fraudulent documents in his possession.”
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“The ______ scheme defrauded investors of millions.”
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fraudulent
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GRE Tip
Fraudulent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "deceitful" or "duplicitous" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "legitimate".
Related GRE Words
underhanded
Acting or done in a secret or dishonest way
counterfeit
Made in imitation with intent to deceive; forged; fake
disingenuous
Not candid or sincere; pretending to know less than one does
bogus
Not genuine or true; fake
mendacious
given to lying; dishonest
specious
Superficially plausible but actually wrong; misleading
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