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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| provincial | the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |