GRE Word List
ABUSIVE
using harsh, insulting language
The meaning of the word abusive is using harsh, insulting language.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| impinge | encroach |
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| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |