GRE Word List
EGOTISM
excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
The meaning of the word egotism is excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
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| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
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| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |