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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swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
retiringreserved
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair