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
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
generateto bring into existence: such as
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
wrenchto move with a violent twist
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony