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 |
|---|---|
| blackball | to vote against |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| billowing | wave |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| benison | blessing |
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| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
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