GRE Word List

MALEVOLENT

having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred

The meaning of the word malevolent is having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred.

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WordMeaning
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
implodeto burst inward
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless