The Word: McCain

There is a very thin veneer. Some people after the veneer wears off start to wear thin themselves.



Main Entry:
pre·tense
Variant(s):
or pre·tence Listen to the pronunciation of pretence Listen to the pronunciation of pretence \ˈprē-ˌten(t)s, pri-ˈ\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, probably modification of Medieval Latin pretensio, irregular from Latin praetendere
Date:
15th century

1: a claim made or implied; especially : one not supported by fact2 a: mere ostentation : pretentiousness b: a pretentious act or assertion3: an inadequate or insincere attempt to attain a certain condition or quality4: professed rather than real intention or purpose : pretext 5: make-believe fiction6: false show : simulation