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 |
|---|---|
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| dehydrate | to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| engender | beget |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |