GRE Word List
BELLICOSE
favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
The meaning of the word bellicose is favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
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| deranged | mentally unsound : crazy |
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| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| unkempt | not combed |
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