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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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
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| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
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| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |