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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |