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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orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
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suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
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