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 |
|---|---|
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
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| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |