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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peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
smotherto kill by depriving of air
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bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
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dismissto permit or cause to leave