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
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
civilof or relating to citizens
haggardnot tamed
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors