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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discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
nausea | a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit |
invalidate | to make invalid |
drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'รฉtat |