GRE Word List
CONCEIT
favorable opinion
The meaning of the word conceit is favorable opinion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| plagiarize | to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
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| rubric | an authoritative rule |
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| vintner | a wine merchant |
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