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
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
buoyanthaving buoyancy
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives