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 |
|---|---|
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| liaison | a binding or thickening agent used in cooking |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |