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 |
|---|---|
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| nourish | nurture |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| flush | to fly away suddenly |