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
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal