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 |
|---|---|
| occident | west |
| clandestine | marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |