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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arrogance | an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| viand | an item of food |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| commune | talk over |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| broach | brooch |