GRE Word List
ABUSIVE
using harsh, insulting language
The meaning of the word abusive is using harsh, insulting language.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| sect | a dissenting or schismatic religious body |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |