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.

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WordMeaning
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
relegateto send into exile : banish
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
dapperneat and trim in appearance
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance