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
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
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poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
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repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
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couriermessenger