GRE Word List

PRETEND

to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing

The meaning of the word pretend is to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing.

Random words

WordMeaning
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
inundateoverwhelm
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
vertexthe top of the head
insensatelacking sense or understanding
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
badinageplayful repartee : banter