GRE Word List
MALICIOUS
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
The meaning of the word malicious is having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| haggard | not tamed |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |