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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tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |