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 |
|---|---|
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| mystic | mystical |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| quicksilver | mercury |