GRE Word List

CONDESCEND

to assume an air of superiority

The meaning of the word condescend is to assume an air of superiority.

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WordMeaning
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
appendattach
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble