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
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
acmethe highest point or stage
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
prosodythe study of versification
quizzicalcomically quaint
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
oratorone who delivers an oration