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
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
fiascoa complete failure
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
laxloose
cringeto recoil in distaste
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
endearto cause to become beloved or admired