GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
sobernot intoxicated
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
evenhandedfair
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender