GRE Word List
HUBRIS
exaggerated pride or self-confidence
The meaning of the word hubris is exaggerated pride or self-confidence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| demise | death |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| pedagogue | teacher |