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hubris: overbearing pride or presumption

// June 2nd, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

Dr. Frankestein’s hubris is best exemplified when he becomes so bold as to believe he can control his creation.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 02/06/2008

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rescind: cancel

// May 31st, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

Because of the public resentment, the king had to rescind his order.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 31/05/2008

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advert: refer to

// May 30th, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

Since you advert to this matter so frequently, you must regard it as important.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 30/05/2008

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swathe: wrap around, bandage

// May 29th, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

When I visited him in the hospital, I found him swathed in bandages.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 29/05/2008

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redolent: fragrant, odorous

// May 28th, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

Even though it is February, the air is redolent of spring.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 28/05/2008

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bane: cause of ruin

// May 27th, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

Lack of public transportation is the bane of urban life.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 27/05/2008

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spat: squabble, minor dispute

// May 17th, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

What had started out as a mere spat escalated into full-blown argument.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 17/05/2008

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gustatory: affecting the sense of taste

// May 16th, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

The Thai restaurant offered an unusual gustatory experience for those used to a bland cuisine.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 16/05/2008

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embargo: ban on commerce or other activity

// May 15th, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

As a result of the embargo, trade with colonies was at a standstill.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 15/05/2008

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impolitic: not wise

// May 14th, 2008 // No Comments » // Word of the Day

I think it is impolitic to raise this issue at the present time because the public is too angry.

GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 14/05/2008

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