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
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
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recessthe action of receding : recession
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
overweeningarrogant
grudgingunwilling
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
briskkeenly alert : lively
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