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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
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| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
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| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |