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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| nurture | training |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| violate | break |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |