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
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
dozeto sleep lightly
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
frivolousof little weight or importance
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
dermatologista branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow