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 |
|---|---|
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| luxuriant | yielding abundantly : fertile |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |