GRE Word List

SUPERCILIOUS

coolly and patronizingly haughty

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

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WordMeaning
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
tactfulhaving or showing tact
rompone that romps
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
deliriuman acute (see acute
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about