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
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
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dyspepticindigestion
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
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enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness