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
approbationcommendation
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
collateto compare critically
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force