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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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