pretense
/ˈpriːtɛns/
pre · tense
/ˈpriː · tɛns/
English Definition
n. a false reason or explanation
Significado en Español
pretexto, fingimiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cớ, sự giả vờ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “pretense”:
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A
honesty
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B
facade
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C
sincerity
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D
truth
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B — facade.
“pretense” means n. a false reason or explanation
Common questions about “pretense”
What does “pretense” mean?
pretense — n. a false reason or explanation. In Chinese: 借口，虚伪.
How do you pronounce “pretense”?
pretense is pronounced /ˈpriːtɛns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · tense.
Is “pretense” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. pretense appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
