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 |
|---|---|
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |