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 |
|---|---|
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| quarry | game |
| minuscule | very small |
| welt | a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |