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 |
|---|---|
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| ferment | to undergo fermentation |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |