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
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
drivelnonsense
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
viablecapable of living
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports