GRE Word List
PRETENTIOUS
characterized by pretension: such as
The meaning of the word pretentious is characterized by pretension: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| consequential | of the nature of a secondary result : indirect |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |
| devious | wandering |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| tyranny | oppressive power |