GRE Word List
HUBRIS
exaggerated pride or self-confidence
The meaning of the word hubris is exaggerated pride or self-confidence.
Random words
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|---|---|
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
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| sepulcher | a place of burial : tomb |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
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| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
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| balk | to refuse abruptly |