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
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
dowseto plunge into water
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic