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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| scintilla | spark |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
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| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |