GRE Word List

INIMICAL

being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence

The meaning of the word inimical is being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence.

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WordMeaning
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
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torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
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