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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WordMeaning
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
abjureto renounce upon oath
begetto procreate as the father : sire
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
extantcurrently or actually existing
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice