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
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
retortto pay or hurl back : return
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
garnishdecorate
solicitorone that solicits
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions