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 |
|---|---|
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| savant | a person of learning |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| remediable | capable of being remedied |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |