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.

Random words

WordMeaning
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
wiltloose freshness; droop
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling