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 |
|---|---|
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| rampart | a protective barrier : bulwark |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| impregnate | to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| prosper | to succeed in an enterprise or activity |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |