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 |
|---|---|
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |
| prologue | the preface or introduction to a literary work |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| delve | excavate |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |