GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

Random words

WordMeaning
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
esteemthe regard in which one is held
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
denominationan act of denominating
extolto praise highly : glorify
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate