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 |
|---|---|
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| deranged | mentally unsound : crazy |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| topography | the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |