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
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
rabidextremely violent : furious
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions