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
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)