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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orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |
suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
compulsive | having power to compel |
fete | festival |
righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |