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 |
|---|---|
| indite | make up |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |