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
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
abortiveprematurely born