GRE Word List
VAINGLORIOUS
marked by vainglory : boastful
The meaning of the word vainglorious is marked by vainglory : boastful.
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dowry | the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage |
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ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
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mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
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prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |