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
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
sleeperone that sleeps
meandera winding path or course
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
impuissanceweakness
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
affluenceabundance of property : wealth