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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fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
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queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
solicitto make petition to : entreat
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp