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 |
|---|---|
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| categorical | absolute |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| disquietude | anxiety |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
