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 |
|---|---|
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
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| savory | having savor: such as |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| nib | bill |
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| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| vitiate | to make faulty or defective : impair |
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