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
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
rostera roll or list of personnel
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling