Pretensions Meaning

/prəˈtɛnʃənz/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounplural of pretension

Sentence Examples

Don't start again now with your intellectual pretensions.
Curb your intellectual pretensions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
pretence pretense
Antonyms:
None
CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ of being a genius were false, as he failed the simple test.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Despite his grand ____ to being an expert, he clearly knew very little about the subject.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ of being a genius were false, as he failed the simple test.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Despite his grand ____ to being an expert, he clearly knew very little about the subject.

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