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
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
conventionagreement
kismetfate
aspirantone who aspires
underlyinglying beneath or below
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past