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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WordMeaning
redressto set right : remedy
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
limnto draw or paint on a surface
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
pendingduring
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions