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 |
|---|---|
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| cryptic | secret |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |