GRE Word List
SUPERCILIOUS
coolly and patronizingly haughty
The meaning of the word supercilious is coolly and patronizingly haughty.
Random words
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estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
finite | having definite or definable limits |
bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
gush | to issue copiously or violently |
gibe | to utter taunting words |
exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |