GRE Word List
OVERWEENING
arrogant
The meaning of the word overweening is arrogant.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| 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 |
| optometrist | a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
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