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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WordMeaning
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable