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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WordMeaning
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
abbreviateto make briefer
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism