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
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
mandatean authoritative command
tricksterone who tricks: such as