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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
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| antithesis | the direct opposite |
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