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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
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| defalcate | deduct |
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| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
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