GRE Word List
EGOISM
excessive interest in one's self; belief that one should be interested in one's self rather than in others; selfishness; ADJ. egoistic, egoistical
The meaning of the word egoism is excessive interest in one's self; belief that one should be interested in one's self rather than in others; selfishness; ADJ. egoistic, egoistical.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tensile | capable of being stretched; of tension; Ex. tensile rubber |
| cleave | split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven |
| inverse | opposite |
| bountiful | generous; graciously generous; showing bounty |
| gruff | rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse |
| impeccable | faultless |
| creed | system of religious or ethical belief |
| obscure | dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning |
| compromise | adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N. |
| pervasive | spread throughout; V. pervade: (of smells, ideas, feelings) spread throughout; charge; permeate |
