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 |
|---|---|
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |