GRE Word List

SUPERCILIOUS

coolly and patronizingly haughty

The meaning of the word supercilious is coolly and patronizingly haughty.

Random words

WordMeaning
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
incognitowith one's identity concealed