GRE Word List

OVERWEENING

arrogant

The meaning of the word overweening is arrogant.

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olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
brevityshortness of duration
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
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profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence