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 |
|---|---|
| extrovert | a person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |