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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| condign | deserved |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |