GRE Word List
SUPERCILIOUS
coolly and patronizingly haughty
The meaning of the word supercilious is coolly and patronizingly haughty.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| arid | excessively dry |