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
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
felonone who has committed a felony
respitea period of temporary delay
interloperone that interlopes: such as
invoketo petition for help or support
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging