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 |
|---|---|
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| overwhelm | upset |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |