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 |
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capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
predetermine | foreordain |
officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
suitor | one that petitions or entreats |