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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swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
badinageplayful repartee : banter