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 |
|---|---|
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| attentive | mindful |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โโ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |