GRE Word List
SUPERCILIOUS
coolly and patronizingly haughty
The meaning of the word supercilious is coolly and patronizingly haughty.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| amity | friendship |
| debar | to bar from having or doing something : preclude |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |