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
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf