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 |
|---|---|
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| saturate | to satisfy fully : satiate |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
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