GRE Word List
PRETENSION
an allegation of doubtful value : pretext
The meaning of the word pretension is an allegation of doubtful value : pretext.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| feline | of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |