GRE Word List
SUPERCILIOUS
coolly and patronizingly haughty
The meaning of the word supercilious is coolly and patronizingly haughty.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| finite | having definite or definable limits |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |