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
denominationan act of denominating
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
hortatoryhortative
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
raptlifted up and carried away
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible