GRE Word List
EGOTISTICAL
characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
The meaning of the word egotistical is characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
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| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| mingle | to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| replicate | duplicate |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
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