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
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
ensconceshelter
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
drabslattern
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification