GRE Word List
SMUG
highly self-satisfied
The meaning of the word smug is highly self-satisfied.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |