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
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
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savoryhaving savor: such as
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous