GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
renderto melt down
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
executorone who executes something
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
appeasepacify