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
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
rompone that romps
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen