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 |
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| pterodactyl | any of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
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| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
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| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |