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 |
|---|---|
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| overweening | arrogant |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |