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 |
|---|---|
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| regeneration | an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| puerile | juvenile |
| caption | the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed |
| fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |
| hallowed | holy |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |