GRE Word List
NARCISSIST
conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus
The meaning of the word narcissist is conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| personify | represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification |
| sybarite | lover of luxury; person devoted to pleasure and luxury; CF. Sybaris: an ancient Greek city in Italy |
| spurn | reject disdainfully; scorn; Ex. She spurned all offers of help. |
| ellipsis | omission of words from a text; mark used to indicate an omission (when the meaning can be understood without them); PL. ellipses |
| virile | manly; having masculine spirit or strength; full of strength |
| incursion | temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey |
| inert | inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state |
| askance | with a sideways or indirect look (with disapproval or distruct); Ex. look askance at |
| retribution | deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back |
| diorama | life-size, three-dimensional scene from nature or history; three-dimensional scene with modeled figures against a painted background |
