GRE Word List
OVERWEENING
arrogant
The meaning of the word overweening is arrogant.
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|---|---|
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
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| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| savant | a person of learning |
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