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
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate