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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| Word | Meaning |
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| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| passe | past one's prime |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| sportive | frolicsome |