GRE Word List
SUPERCILIOUS
coolly and patronizingly haughty
The meaning of the word supercilious is coolly and patronizingly haughty.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| optional | involving an option : not compulsory |
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| onus | burden |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| gradation | a series forming successive stages |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| omnipotent | almighty |