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 |
|---|---|
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| terminology | the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject |
| mottled | marked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| haven | harbor |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |