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 |
|---|---|
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |