GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
tatterto make ragged
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
boona timely benefit : blessing
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
violatebreak
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading