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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| entrance | power or permission to enter : admission |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |