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 |
|---|---|
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| fluke | flatfish |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |