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 |
|---|---|
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| brood | the young of an animal or a family of young |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |