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
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
viandan item of food
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
communetalk over
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
armadaa fleet of warships
broachbrooch