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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WordMeaning
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls