GRE Word List

OVERWEENING

arrogant

The meaning of the word overweening is arrogant.

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crypticsecret
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
detachedstanding by itself : separate
braga pompous or boastful statement
remunerativeserving to remunerate
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes