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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| circlet | a little circle |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |