GRE Word List

EGOISM

a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action

The meaning of the word egoism is a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action.

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dys-abnormal
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay