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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| persevere | to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement |
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| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
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