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 |
|---|---|
| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| connoisseur | expert |
| minuscule | very small |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |