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Definition
acting more impressive than is deserved
- She glanced through the fly-specked windows of the most pretentious building in sight, the one place which welcomed strangers and determined their opinion of the charm and luxury of Gopher Prairie—the Minniemashie House.Chapter 4 (13% in)
- A self-deceived little woman whispering in corners with a pretentious little man.Chapter 30 (64% in)
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