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
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
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efficacythe power to produce an effect
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
reprisala retaliatory act
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