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 |
|---|---|
| graphite | a soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| errant | behaving wrongly |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| graze | to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |