GRE Word List

PRETENSION

an allegation of doubtful value : pretext

The meaning of the word pretension is an allegation of doubtful value : pretext.

Random words

WordMeaning
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
countenancelook
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
shama trick that deludes : hoax