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 |
|---|---|
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| inductive | of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction |
| pious | marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship |
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |