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 |
|---|---|
| erratic | having no fixed course : wandering |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| climactic | of, relating to, or constituting a climax |
| hortatory | hortative |
| hazard | a source of danger |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |