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
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
compellingthat compels: such as
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
crypticsecret
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as