GRE Word List

CONFIDENCE

a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances

The meaning of the word confidence is a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances.

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WordMeaning
douseto plunge into water
dissipateto break up and drive off
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
trenchantkeen
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
incompatiblenot compatible: such as