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
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
monotonytedious sameness
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome