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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WordMeaning
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance