GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

Random words

WordMeaning
pendantsomething suspended: such as
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
hovelan open shed or shelter
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
nourishmentfood
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
chasethe hunting of wild animals
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up