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
transcribeto make a written copy of
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive