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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| carefree | free from care: such as |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| exploit | deed |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| dour | stern |
| cerebral | of or relating to the brain or the intellect |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |