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
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
overseesurvey
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
prosodythe study of versification
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
outgoinggoing away : departing