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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ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
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incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
dintforce
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
knolla small round hill : mound