GRE Word List
OFFENSIVE
making attack : aggressive
The meaning of the word offensive is making attack : aggressive.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
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| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
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| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
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