GRE Word List

HOSTILITY

deep-seated usually mutual ill will

The meaning of the word hostility is deep-seated usually mutual ill will.

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resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
nibbill
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication