GRE Word List

SMUG

highly self-satisfied

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

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credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
benisonblessing
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infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
punditpandit
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle