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.
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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. |