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 |
|---|---|
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| amorphous | having no definite form : shapeless |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |