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
retractto draw back or in
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
dissensiondisagreement
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
appurtenancesaccessory objects
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn