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 |
|---|---|
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| antediluvian | of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
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| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |