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 |
|---|---|
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| veritable | being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary |
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| prize | something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |