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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WordMeaning
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
waketo be or remain awake
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
equityjustice according to natural law or right