GRE Word List
PRETENTIOUS
characterized by pretension: such as
The meaning of the word pretentious is characterized by pretension: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| aver | to declare positively |
| rubric | an authoritative rule |