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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| Word | Meaning |
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| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| disenfranchise | to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity |
| clip | encompass |
| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
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| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |