GRE Word List
COMPLACENCY
self-satisfaction; smugness; ADJ. complacent
The meaning of the word complacency is self-satisfaction; smugness; ADJ. complacent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unseemly | unbecoming; not proper in behavior; indecent; Ex. leave with unseemly haste |
| disheveled | untidy (of hair or clothing); V. dishevel |
| euthanasia | mercy killing |
| feud | bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism |
| gull | trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe |
| jettison | throw overboard (from a ship or plane) |
| schematic | of a schema or scheme; relating to an outline or diagram; using a system of symbols; N. schema: diagrammatic representation; outline |
| expropriate | take possession of (often for public use and without payment) |
| roue | lecherous man |
| screech | unpleasant high sharp sound; shriek; V. |
