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
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
addlerotten