adjective · Hard SAT word

    Mendacious

    untruthful; given to lying

    Mendacious in a sentence

    His mendacious testimony was exposed by the prosecution.

    Synonyms for mendacious

    • dishonest
    • false
    • lying

    Antonyms for mendacious

    • truthful
    • honest
    • sincere

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