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
oatmealmeal made from oats
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
apoplexystroke
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine