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
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
punditpandit
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
executorone who executes something
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully