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
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
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abbreviateto make briefer
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sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
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asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor