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
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
predetermineforeordain
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
compilationthe act or process of compiling
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
invalidateto make invalid
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty