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 |
|---|---|
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |