GRE Word List
MALEVOLENT
wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence
The meaning of the word malevolent is wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hoary | white with age |
| reconnaissance | survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information) |
| psychosomatic | of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease) |
| categorical | without exceptions; made without any doubt in mind; unqualified; absolute |
| indulgent | humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence |
| quadruped | four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped |
| recuperate | recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses |
| creed | system of religious or ethical belief |
| tyranny | oppression; cruel government; ADJ. tyrannical: of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic; V. tyrannize: treat tyrannically; oppress |
| derivative | unoriginal; obtained from another source; Ex. derivative prose style; N. |
