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
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
jesta joking or mocking remark
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
antecedeprecede
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
bogwet spongy ground