GRE Word List

EGO

the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world

The meaning of the word ego is the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world.

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impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
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cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
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piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
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sepulchera place of burial : tomb
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