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
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
antisepticopposing microbial infection
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
finishedentirely done
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder