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
tactfulhaving or showing tact
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
abortiveprematurely born
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
tribunala court or forum of justice