GRE Word List

SMUG

highly self-satisfied

The meaning of the word smug is highly self-satisfied.

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WordMeaning
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
unisonidentity in musical pitch
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul