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
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration