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
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
finitehaving definite or definable limits
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
laxloose
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)