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
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
immobilitynot moving : motionless
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
leave-takingdeparture
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert