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
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
propsomething that props or sustains : support
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
apostateone who commits apostasy
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt