GRE Word List

SUPERCILIOUS

coolly and patronizingly haughty

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

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WordMeaning
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
depredationto lay waste : plunder
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
abbreviateto make briefer
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
wantonmerciless
toutto make much of : promote
superimposeto place or lay over or above something