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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| wreak | bring about |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| hazy | made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |