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
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
pluckto pull or pick off or out
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
averto declare positively
rubrican authoritative rule