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 |
|---|---|
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |