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
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
bitinghaving the power to bite
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
asepticpreventing infection
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly