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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

egoistically

IPA: //ˌiːɡoʊˈɪstɪkli//

KK: /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows concern only for oneself and one's own interests, often disregarding others' needs or feelings.

Example: She acted egoistically, putting her own desires above the needs of her friends.

egomania

IPA: /ˌiːɡoʊˈmeɪniə/

KK: /ˌiːɡoʊˈmeɪniə/

noun

Definition: An excessive focus on oneself, often leading to an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of consideration for others.

Example: His egomania made it difficult for him to maintain friendships, as he only cared about his own needs.

egomaniac

IPA: /ˌiːɡoʊˈmeɪniæk/

KK: /ˈiːɡoʊˌmeɪniæk/

noun

Definition: A person who is excessively focused on themselves and their own importance.

Example: He is such an egomaniac that he only talks about his own achievements.

egomaniacal

IPA: /ˌiːɡəʊməˈnaɪəkl/

KK: /ˌiːɡoʊməˈnaɪəkl/

adjective

Definition: Having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own interests, often to the exclusion of others.

Example: His egomaniacal behavior made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

egotism

IPA: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/

KK: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A strong focus on oneself, often involving bragging or talking too much about one's own achievements and importance.

Example: His egotism made it difficult for others to enjoy the conversation.

egotist

IPA: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪst/

KK: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is very proud of themselves and often talks about their own achievements and qualities.

Example: He is such an egotist that he never listens to anyone else's opinions.

egotistic

IPA: //ˌiːɡəʊˈtɪstɪk//

KK: /ɪˈɡoʊtɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having an excessive sense of self-importance or self-centeredness; focusing mainly on oneself and one's own interests.

Example: His egotistic behavior made it difficult for others to work with him.

egotistical

IPA: //ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl//

KK: /ɪˈɡoʊtɪskəl/

adjective

Definition: Having an inflated sense of self-importance and often focusing on oneself rather than others.

Example: His egotistical behavior made it hard for his friends to enjoy their time together.

egotistically

IPA: /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkli/

KK: /ɪˌɡoʊtɪsˈtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

Example: He spoke egotistically about his accomplishments, ignoring the contributions of his team.

egregious

IPA: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

KK: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

adjective

Definition: Very bad or shocking, especially in a way that is easy to notice.

Example: The company's egregious disregard for safety regulations led to a serious accident.

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