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 |
|---|---|
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |