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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
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| addle | rotten |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
| tentative | not fully worked out or developed |
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| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
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