hubris: overbearing pride or presumption

Posted by anas on Jun 2, 2008 in Word of the Day | 0 comments 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

Posted by anas on May 31, 2008 in Word of the Day | 0 comments 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

Posted by anas on May 30, 2008 in Word of the Day | 0 comments 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

Posted by anas on May 29, 2008 in Word of the Day | 0 comments 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

Posted by anas on May 28, 2008 in Word of the Day | 0 comments 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

Posted by anas on May 27, 2008 in Word of the Day | 0 comments Lack of public transportation is the bane of urban life. GRE Word of the Day – AnasImtiaz.com – 27/05/2008
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