GRE Word List

UMBRAGE

a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult

The meaning of the word umbrage is a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult.

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WordMeaning
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
sleightdeceitful craftiness
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
condescendto assume an air of superiority
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form