GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
concatenatelinked together
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets