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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| distend | extend |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| dynamic | marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |