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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WordMeaning
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
defalcatededuct
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
flutterto flap the wings rapidly