GRE Word List

BAIT

to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks

The meaning of the word bait is to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks.

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WordMeaning
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
propsomething that props or sustains : support
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner