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pretentious
adjective
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction
Their song titles are in the context of their basic lyrics.
ostentatious, Ostentatious; intended to impress others
Her dress was obviously more than comfortable.
(
rfv-sense
) Demanding of skill or daring
The challenge was and inherently dangerous.
Etymology:
From
praetensus
'false or hypocritial profession' (past participle of
praetendo, praetendÅ
); via Middle French
pretensse
"putting forth a claim"
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