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

WordMeaning
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
stiltedpompous
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
demeritoffense
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
besiegeto surround with armed forces
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)