GRE Word List

HUBRIS

exaggerated pride or self-confidence

The meaning of the word hubris is exaggerated pride or self-confidence.

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WordMeaning
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
overweeningarrogant
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity