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 |
|---|---|
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |