GRE Word List

PRETEXT

a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs

The meaning of the word pretext is a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs.

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WordMeaning
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
leave-takingdeparture
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available