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.

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WordMeaning
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
discomposeto destroy the composure of
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner