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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| leave-taking | departure |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |