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
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
pranktrick
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
legenda story coming down from the past