GRE Word List
VAIN
having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
The meaning of the word vain is having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feint | something feigned |
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| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| demerit | offense |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |