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
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
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annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
anarchyabsence of government
writheto twist into coils or folds
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
drasticacting rapidly or violently