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
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
compulsionan act of compelling
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
dissipateto break up and drive off