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
influxa coming in
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
fallaciousembodying a fallacy