GRE Word List

OVERWEENING

arrogant

The meaning of the word overweening is arrogant.

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WordMeaning
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
insensatelacking sense or understanding
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate