GRE Word List

SUPERCILIOUS

coolly and patronizingly haughty

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

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WordMeaning
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
notableworthy of note : remarkable
ponderousof very great weight
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details