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
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
rubrican authoritative rule
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
flukeflatfish
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable