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
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
lopsidedleaning to one side
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
swipea strong sweeping blow
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
skimpskimpy