GRE Word List

IMPERIOUS

marked by arrogant assurance : domineering

The meaning of the word imperious is marked by arrogant assurance : domineering.

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WordMeaning
slywise in practical affairs
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
billowingwave
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic