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

WordMeaning
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
shearto cut off the hair from
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
cremateto subject to cremation