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
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
headfirstwith the head foremost
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
dementedmad
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment