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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| mottled | marked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |