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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titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
gustythe sensation of taste
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
natalnative
encircleto form a circle around : surround
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive