GRE Word List
PRETENTIOUS
characterized by pretension: such as
The meaning of the word pretentious is characterized by pretension: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trance | stupor |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| rebuttal | the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit |