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
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
retiringreserved
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat