GRE Word List
SMUG
highly self-satisfied
The meaning of the word smug is highly self-satisfied.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |