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 |
|---|---|
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |