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 |
|---|---|
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| doom | a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England |
| discretion | individual choice or judgment |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |