graft

nounCommon GRE wordMore G words

the gaining of money or advantage by corrupt means

In a sentence

Graft in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing graft in a sentence.

The investigation exposed widespread graft, with officials pocketing kickbacks on every contract.

Synonyms

corruptionbriberykickbacksspoils

Antonyms

honestyintegrity

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an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting

providing profit or income; productive

in a way that yields profit or useful result

to deny or contradict; to declare false

one who denies, opposes, or contradicts

bold, brazen impudence or nerve

causing irritation or resentment; vexing

producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement

Common questions

Graft (noun) means the gaining of money or advantage by corrupt means

Here is graft used in an example sentence: "The investigation exposed widespread graft, with officials pocketing kickbacks on every contract."

Common synonyms for graft include corruption, bribery, kickbacks, spoils.

Antonyms of graft include honesty, integrity.

Graft is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.