GRE Word List

PRETENSION

an allegation of doubtful value : pretext

The meaning of the word pretension is an allegation of doubtful value : pretext.

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WordMeaning
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
ventto provide with a vent
concentrichaving a common center
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception