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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WordMeaning
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
bitinghaving the power to bite
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
depravitya corrupt act or practice
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
briman upper or outer margin : verge
disconcertto throw into confusion
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object