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 |
|---|---|
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| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |
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| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
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