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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conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
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phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
detachedstanding by itself : separate
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries