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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pummel | pound |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| filth | foul or putrid matter |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |