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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| gullible | easily duped or cheated |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| mortician | undertaker |
| dire | exciting horror |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |