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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quietudea quiet state : repose
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
facileeasily accomplished or attained
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
derelictionan intentional abandonment