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 |
|---|---|
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| spruce | to make spruce |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |