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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vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
markedhaving an identifying mark
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
sustainto give support or relief to
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)