GRE Word List
SWAGGER
walk or behave with an over-confident manner
The meaning of the word swagger is walk or behave with an over-confident manner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
| bugaboo | bugbear; object of baseless terror |
| reconcile | make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs |
| imperial | like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism |
| monotheism | belief in one God |
| precarious | unsafe; lacking in stability; uncertain; risky; Ex. precarious living |
| canter | slow gallop; V. CF. trot |
| unsightly | ugly; unpleasant to look at |
| feebleminded | deficient in intelligence; very stupid |
| bludgeon | club; heavy-headed weapon; V. |
