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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abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
practicable | capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible |