What is the correct spelling for PRETEXSTES?

One possible correct suggestion for the misspelling "Pretexstes" could be "Pretexts". The addition of an extra 's' in the original spelling leads to the incorrect form, but removing it results in the correct spelling of the word, which means a false or misleading reason or excuse.

Correct spellings for PRETEXSTES

  • Pretenses She spoke to her friends with pretenses of happiness, but deep down she was struggling with depression.
  • Pretested The new software was pretested before being released to the public.
  • Pretests The teacher handed out pretests to gauge the students' understanding of the material before starting the lesson.
  • Pretexts He made up various pretexts to avoid attending the meeting.