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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|---|---|
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
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| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
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| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
| dominate | rule |
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