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
afterlifean existence after death
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
fussyeasily upset : irritable
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
inebriateone who is drunk
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world