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
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transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
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inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
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despota ruler with absolute power and authority