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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| rotund | marked by roundness : rounded |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |