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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petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
underhand | in a clandestine manner |
expunge | to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion |
grunt | to utter a grunt |
blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
welter | writhe |
ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
blush | outward appearance : view |