GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

Random words

WordMeaning
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
badinageplayful repartee : banter
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter