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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WordMeaning
facileeasily accomplished or attained
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
dulcetsweet to the taste
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift