GRE Word List

ANIMOSITY

a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude

The meaning of the word animosity is a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude.

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