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
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
retaliateto return like for like
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
overblownpast the prime of bloom
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
havenharbor
bookishof or relating to books
balma balsamic (see balsamic