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 |
|---|---|
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| gnarl | snarl |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
| graze | to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| finery | ornament |