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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| dowry | the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage |
| clown | farmer |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |