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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imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
fuddlebooze
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
abodethe place where one lives : home
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as