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

WordMeaning
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
cullto select from a group : choose
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
slaughterthe act of killing
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent