GRE Word List
PRETENTIOUS
characterized by pretension: such as
The meaning of the word pretentious is characterized by pretension: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| stench | stink |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| vixen | a female fox |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |