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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irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
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absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
itineranttraveling from place to place
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
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