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
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
gnomemaxim
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
dominaterule