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.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
remediable | capable of being remedied |
elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
liability | the quality or state of being liable |
incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |