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.

Random words

WordMeaning
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)