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
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
striatedmarked with striations or striae
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually