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
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
wrytwist
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty