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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WordMeaning
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
propellantcapable of propelling
inebriateone who is drunk
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
malcontenta discontented person:
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
ariaair