Yes- they are forms of the same word. Pretentious is the adjective version of the noun pretention-- both are forms of the verb, pretend which means to act as if something is true even if it is not -- to play make believe.
similar meaning
Slang words are words that are not in the dictionary.
Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
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Entice, Tempt.
similar meaning
Slang words are words that are not in the dictionary.
Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
Similar
Enhance.
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== == Similar words are called "synonyms."Synonyms
words meaning carnivore?
gauntlet, gamut.
Entice, Tempt.
Words that mean about the same thing are called synonyms.Synonyms.
Rug or carpet means similar things to mat.