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
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
misadventuremisfortune
hovelan open shed or shelter