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
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
constituenta member of a constituency
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
stringenttight
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession