GRE Word List
HUBRIS
exaggerated pride or self-confidence
The meaning of the word hubris is exaggerated pride or self-confidence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |