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 |
|---|---|
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |