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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| obstetrician | a physician specializing in obstetrics |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |