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
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality