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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| consequential | of the nature of a secondary result : indirect |
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| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| alleviate | relieve |
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