GRE Word List

RANCOR

bitter deep-seated ill will

The meaning of the word rancor is bitter deep-seated ill will.

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feintsomething feigned
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
redressto set right : remedy
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
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