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

WordMeaning
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
impingeencroach
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt