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
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
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deftcharacterized by facility and skill
palliddeficient in color : wan
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
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