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 |
|---|---|
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
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| solvent | able to pay all legal debts |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| malediction | curse |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |