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
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
slakesubside
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
reciprocateto give and take mutually
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied