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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
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| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |