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.

Random words

WordMeaning
dowseto plunge into water
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
laxloose
unfetterto free from fetters
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band