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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| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
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| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| pious | marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |