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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resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
overweeningarrogant
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
confideto have confidence : trust
representationalone that represents: such as