GRE Word List
ANIMUS
hostile feeling or intent; animosity; hostility; disposition
The meaning of the word animus is hostile feeling or intent; animosity; hostility; disposition.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| awl | pointed tool used for piercing |
| jug | pitcher; container for holding liquids |
| extirpate | root up; uproot; destroy completely |
| brandish | wave around (a weapon); flourish |
| pastoral | rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor |
| cant | insincere speech or expression of piety; jargon of thieves; special words used by a particular group of people |
| rostrum | raised platform for speech-making; pulpit |
| unimpeachable | that cannot be impeached; beyond doubt or question; blameless and exemplary |
| scoff | laugh (at); mock; ridicule; Ex. scoff at their threats |
| wizened | shriveled; withered; Ex. wizened apple/old lady |
