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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exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
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premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
forlornbereft
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
submergeto put under water