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 |
|---|---|
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |