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
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
boostto push or shove up from below
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful