Monday, August 27, 2012

Vocab word of the week


This week's word of the week is 'Pretext'.


pre·text

  [pree-tekst]  Show IPA
noun
1.
something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose orobjectan ostensible reasonexcuse: The leaders used theinsults as a pretext to declare war.
2.
the misleading appearance or behavior assumed with thisintention: His many lavish compliments were a pretext forsubtle mockery.

2 comments:

  1. I like this word. I don't use it enough.

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  2. I think I'm in love with this word... will use it now on a daily bases :)

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