GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
solicitto make petition to : entreat
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
conventionagreement
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource