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
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
recriminationa retaliatory accusation