hubris: overbearing pride or presumption
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
rescind: cancel
Because of the public resentment, the king had to rescind his order.
GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 31/05/2008
advert: refer to
Since you advert to this matter so frequently, you must regard it as important.
GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 30/05/2008
swathe: wrap around, bandage
When I visited him in the hospital, I found him swathed in bandages.
GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 29/05/2008
redolent: fragrant, odorous
Even though it is February, the air is redolent of spring.
GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 28/05/2008
bane: cause of ruin
Lack of public transportation is the bane of urban life.
GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 27/05/2008
