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
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn