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
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
flightyswift
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
commemorateto call to remembrance
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
stoutstrong of character: such as
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior