GRE Word List

PRETENTIOUS

characterized by pretension: such as

The meaning of the word pretentious is characterized by pretension: such as.

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pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
amendto put right
retractto draw back or in