GRE Word List

RANKLE

to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness

The meaning of the word rankle is to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness.

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WordMeaning
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
antiquityancient times
momentuma property (see property