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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| stilted | pompous |
| incoherent | lacking coherence: such as |
| demerit | offense |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |