GRE Word List
SUPERCILIOUS
coolly and patronizingly haughty
The meaning of the word supercilious is coolly and patronizingly haughty.
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| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
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| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
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