GRE Word List
PRETENSION
an allegation of doubtful value : pretext
The meaning of the word pretension is an allegation of doubtful value : pretext.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
| encompass | include |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| concentric | having a common center |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |