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
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext