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 |
|---|---|
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| embezzlement | to appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |