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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| fleck | streak |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| bawdy | boisterously or humorously indecent |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| scintilla | spark |