GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
blueslow spirits : melancholy
stoutstrong of character: such as
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
unearthlynot earthly: such as
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff