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
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
licensepermission to act
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
facileeasily accomplished or attained
polyglotone who is polyglot
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit