| Word | pretentious |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | ostentatious; pompous; making unjustified claims; overly ambitious. |
| Sentence | None of the other prizewinners are wearing their medals; isn't it a bit pretentious of you to wear yours? |
Tags: psat
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