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 |
|---|---|
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| schism | division |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |