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 |
|---|---|
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
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| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
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