GRE Word List
COMPLACENCY
self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
The meaning of the word complacency is self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.
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| garnish | decorate |
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