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
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law