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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genuflectto bend the knee
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
affirmationthe act of affirming
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime