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
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
pedagogueteacher
jesta joking or mocking remark
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
untenablenot able to be defended
elysianof or relating to Elysium
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
elusivetending to elude: such as
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified