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
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
conceitfavorable opinion
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
maneuvera military or naval movement