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.

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WordMeaning
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
conveyancethe action of conveying
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
upshotthe final result : outcome
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous