GRE Word List

SUPERCILIOUS

coolly and patronizingly haughty

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

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WordMeaning
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
aceticvinegary
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
raffleto engage in a raffle
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
acmethe highest point or stage
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
hirsutehairy