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
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
monotonytedious sameness
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue