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
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
ephemerallasting a very short time
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic