GRE Word List
OVERWEENING
arrogant
The meaning of the word overweening is arrogant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| sidetrack | siding |
| flip | to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| vulnerable | capable of being physically or emotionally wounded |