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
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
unbridledunrestrained
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
bitinghaving the power to bite
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor