GRE Word List

ANIMADVERSION

a critical and usually censorious remark

The meaning of the word animadversion is a critical and usually censorious remark.

Random words

WordMeaning
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
headfirstwith the head foremost
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
sequesterto set apart : segregate
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless