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
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
ancestryline of descent : lineage
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
wreakbring about
pathologicalof or relating to pathology