GRE Word List

SUPERCILIOUS

coolly and patronizingly haughty

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

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WordMeaning
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
influxa coming in
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
quadrupedan animal having four feet
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
underhandin a clandestine manner
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate