GRE Word List
PRETENTIOUS
characterized by pretension: such as
The meaning of the word pretentious is characterized by pretension: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| skimp | skimpy |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| knit | to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |