mindmap root((骄傲)) pride usually implies a taking of credit for something that brings honor or gives just cause for pride: he ~s himself on his ancestry. plume adds the implication of obvious, often vain display of one's satisfaction and commonly suggests less justification: ~d herself on the obedience of her staff. pique differs from flume chiefly in carrying a hint of stirred-up pride, usually in some special accomplishment: ~s himself on his ability to speak French well. preen occasionally replaces plume, sometimes with a slight suggestion of adorning oneself with one's virtues or achievements: ~d herself on her awards.