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 |
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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 |