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
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
immaculatespotlessly clean
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
stentorianextremely loud