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
crossbreedhybridize
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
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friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
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descryto catch sight of
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
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