GRE Word List
ARROGANCE
an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
The meaning of the word arrogance is an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |