GRE Word List

ABUSIVE

using harsh, insulting language

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

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WordMeaning
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
knottymarked by or full of knots
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
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surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly