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 |
|---|---|
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| modish | fashionable |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| prattle | prate |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |