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
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
couriermessenger
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
wiltloose freshness; droop
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
facilitateto make easier : help bring about