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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unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
vertexthe top of the head
inflateddistended with air or gas
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech