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 |
|---|---|
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| court | the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary |
| wanton | merciless |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |