GRE Word List
CHAUVINIST
an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
The meaning of the word chauvinist is an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex.
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propellant | capable of propelling |
pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
purge | to clear of guilt |
nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
die | to pass from physical life : expire |
opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
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choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
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spate | freshet |