GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
gnarlsnarl
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
declivitydownward inclination