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
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
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propsomething that props or sustains : support
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
meniala person doing menial work
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
stem_fromarise from; originate from