GRE Word List
HAUGHTINESS
blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
The meaning of the word haughtiness is blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| consort | associate |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |