GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

Random words

WordMeaning
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
effluviuman invisible emanation
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
respitea period of temporary delay
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life