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 |
|---|---|
| infernal | of or relating to a nether world of the dead |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| laborious | involving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |