GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

The meaning of the word abusive is using harsh, insulting language.

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acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
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inanimatenot animate:
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alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium