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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WordMeaning
abateto decrease in force or intensity
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
broachbrooch
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
outgoinggoing away : departing
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
untenablenot able to be defended