GRE Word List

ANIMUS

a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will

The meaning of the word animus is a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will.

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WordMeaning
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
sustainto give support or relief to
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
primaloriginal
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
insensatelacking sense or understanding
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy