GRE Word List

OFFENSIVE

making attack : aggressive

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

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WordMeaning
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
stiltedpompous
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive