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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| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
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| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |