pretension

Day 25Level 3

pri-TEN-shuhn

false claim

false claim, assertion of importance to impress others

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

aspiration, ambition, pretense

Antonyms:

reality, truth

Example Sentence:

Freshness, simplicity and lack of pretension are the basic principles of Italian gastronomy.

Related Words

miserable

ab-jekt

pathetic, miserable, hopeless

artistic

es-THET-ik

relating to or appreciating art or beauty

increase in power

uh-GRAAN-diez

to increase in intensity, power, or prestige; to make appear greater

loyalty

uh-LEE-juhns

loyalty

adulterate

uh-LOY

make less pure; adulterate

deception

AHR-tuh-fis

deception; trickery