GRE Word List

MINATORY

having a menacing quality

The meaning of the word minatory is having a menacing quality.

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unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
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revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
markedhaving an identifying mark
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wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid