GRE Word List
OVERWEENING
arrogant
The meaning of the word overweening is arrogant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| alleviate | relieve |
| addle | rotten |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |