GRE Word List

OFFENSIVE

making attack : aggressive

The meaning of the word offensive is making attack : aggressive.

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wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
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expoundto set forth : state
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