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 |
|---|---|
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| scintilla | spark |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| endemic | belonging or native to a particular people or country |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |