GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
fortuitousoccurring by chance
haphappening
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing