GRE Word List

HUBRIS

exaggerated pride or self-confidence

The meaning of the word hubris is exaggerated pride or self-confidence.

Random words

WordMeaning
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
lopsidedleaning to one side
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
demeritoffense
fallibleliable to be erroneous
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief