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
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
misadventuremisfortune
microcosma little world
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
urchinhedgehog
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand