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
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
irksometending to irk : tedious
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
schemea plan or program of action
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
bulkmagnitude