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
unearthlynot earthly: such as
braga pompous or boastful statement
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
resignrelegate
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary