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 |
|---|---|
| welter | writhe |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| distend | extend |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| kismet | fate |