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
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
ensconceshelter
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential