GRE Word List
SMUG
highly self-satisfied
The meaning of the word smug is highly self-satisfied.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
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| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
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| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
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