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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WordMeaning
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
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reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
knolla small round hill : mound
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
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