GRE Word List

SMUG

highly self-satisfied

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

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WordMeaning
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
retractto draw back or in
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
garnerto gather into storage
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
primethe second of the canonical hours
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose