GRE Word List

ANIMADVERSION

a critical and usually censorious remark

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

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piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
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prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
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rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
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