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 |
|---|---|
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| finished | entirely done |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |