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
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
savoryhaving savor: such as
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal