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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| Word | Meaning |
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| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| heed | to pay attention |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| disenfranchise | to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |