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 |
|---|---|
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| defalcate | deduct |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| fanciful | marked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |