GRE Word List
GLOAT
to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
The meaning of the word gloat is to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| recount | to relate in detail : narrate |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| debonair | suave |