GRE Word List

MENACE

a show of intention to inflict harm : threat

The meaning of the word menace is a show of intention to inflict harm : threat.

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WordMeaning
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
apprehendarrest
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
transcribeto make a written copy of
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change