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
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
nomenclaturename
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
militateto have weight or effect
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep