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.

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WordMeaning
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
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buxomvigorously or healthily plump
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat