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
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
compulsorymandatory
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
militateto have weight or effect
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk