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.

Random words

WordMeaning
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
raspto rub with something rough
documentproof
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
dissipateto break up and drive off
sequesterto set apart : segregate
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end