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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discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
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tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
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soarto fly aloft or about
appurtenancesaccessory objects
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imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary