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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fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
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wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
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invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
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relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
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