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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| purgatory | an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| demise | death |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| skimp | skimpy |