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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raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
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chortleto sing or chant exultantly
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expenditurethe act or process of expending
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immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
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