GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
unkemptnot combed
grumbleto mutter in discontent
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
stenchstink