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

WordMeaning
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
couriermessenger
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
requiteto make return for : repay
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
replicateduplicate
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission