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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| proxy | the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |