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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WordMeaning
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
compulsivehaving power to compel
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence