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.

Random words

WordMeaning
repelto drive back : repulse
duressforcible restraint or restriction
inanimatenot animate:
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
filthfoul or putrid matter
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation