GRE Word List
HUBRIS
arrogance; excessive self-conceit
The meaning of the word hubris is arrogance; excessive self-conceit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peregrination | journey; V. peregrinate |
| reprimand | reprove severely; rebuke; N. |
| satiate | satisfy fully (physical needs such as hunger); sate; N. satiety: condition of being satiated |
| yokel | rustic; country bumpkin; |
| ignoble | unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed |
| platitude | trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous |
| personify | represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification |
| insubordination | disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate |
| lateral | of or coming from the side |
| finite | limited |
