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 |
|---|---|
| underlying | lying beneath or below |
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| contagion | a contagious disease |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
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