GRE Word List
VYING
contending; to strive for superiority
The meaning of the word vying is contending; to strive for superiority.
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|---|---|
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
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| shear | to cut off the hair from |
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| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| hirsute | hairy |
| imply | to express indirectly |
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