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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WordMeaning
surmountto prevail over : overcome
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
detachedstanding by itself : separate
politicpolitical
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
boostto push or shove up from below