GRE Word List
THREAT
an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
The meaning of the word threat is an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
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| sensitization | the action or process of sensitizing |
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| canny | clever |
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| truculence | the quality or state of being truculent |
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