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
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition