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
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
junkettrip
balkto refuse abruptly