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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
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| gusty | the sensation of taste |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
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| cartographer | one that makes maps |
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