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 |
|---|---|
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| categorical | absolute |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| disburse | to pay out : expend especially from a fund |