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TermDefinition
arrogant(adj) Thinking oneself to be superior; self-important.
diffident(adj) Lacking confidence; shy and timid.
egocentric(adj) Self-centered; interested only in one's own activities or needs; selfish.
esteem(n) High regard; respect. (v) To look upon with respect, admiration, or honor.
flaunt(v) To show something off; to exhibit shamelessly. To wave grandly
gloat(v) To express self-satisfaction over your own success or someone else's misfortune.
humility(n) Modesty, humbleness; a feeling of not being important or superior.
modest(adj) Having only a moderate estimation of oneself; not vain. Free from showiness; unlikely to call attention to one's self. Proper or convention in speech, behavior, or dress.
pompous(adj) Having exaggerated dignity, seriousness, or self-importance; pretentious.
swagger(v) To walk in an overconfident way; to strut. To brag, boat or otherwise behave arrogantly.

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Creator jeandotson
Created June 3, 2008
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  1. arrogant (adj) Thinking oneself to be superior; self-important. - 5 misses
  2. flaunt (v) To show something off; to exhibit shamelessly. To wave grandly - 2 misses
  3. esteem (n) High regard; respect. (v) To look upon with respect, admiration, or honor. - 1 miss
  4. egocentric (adj) Self-centered; interested only in one's own activities or needs; selfish. - 1 miss
  5. modest (adj) Having only a moderate estimation of oneself; not vain. Free from showiness; unlikely to call attention to one's self. Proper or convention in speech, behavior, or dress. - 1 miss
  6. diffident (adj) Lacking confidence; shy and timid. - 1 miss
  7. pompous (adj) Having exaggerated dignity, seriousness, or self-importance; pretentious. - 1 miss