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
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
surmountto prevail over : overcome
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition