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 |
|---|---|
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| stringent | tight |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |