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
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
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castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
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dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever