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
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
venuelocale
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract