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
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
asepticpreventing infection
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned