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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WordMeaning
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
procurementthe act or process of procuring
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
amalgama mixture of different elements
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
categoricalabsolute
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate