GRE Word List
OVERWEENING
arrogant
The meaning of the word overweening is arrogant.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
potentate | ruler |
dull | tedious |
kismet | fate |
lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
yield | to bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation |
outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |