GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
franticemotionally out of control
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies