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.

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intermediarymediator
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chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
hortatoryhortative
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
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chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king