GRE Word List

GRIM

fierce in disposition or action : savage

The meaning of the word grim is fierce in disposition or action : savage.

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WordMeaning
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
condescendto assume an air of superiority
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification