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
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
interrogateto question formally and systematically
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
stem_fromarise from; originate from
grudgingunwilling
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation