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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| wry | twist |