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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enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
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saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
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