GRE Word List

GLOAT

to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight

The meaning of the word gloat is to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight.

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suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
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