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 |
|---|---|
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| hardy | bold |
| groom | bridegroom |
| defer | put off |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |