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
inditemake up
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
belieto give a false impression of
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
generateto bring into existence: such as
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)