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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WordMeaning
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
compartmenta separate division or section
puerilejuvenile
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic