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 |
|---|---|
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| dispel | to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |