GRE Word List

SMIRK

to smile in a smug or condescending way

The meaning of the word smirk is to smile in a smug or condescending way.

Random words

WordMeaning
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
purveyorone that purveys
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head