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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| pied | of two or more colors in blotches |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |