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 |
|---|---|
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| obdurate | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |