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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gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |