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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havocwide and general destruction : devastation
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swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
seemlygood-looking
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
fulcrumprop