GRE Word List
VITUPERATIVE
abusive; scolding; V. vituperate: berate; scold; rail against abusively
The meaning of the word vituperative is abusive; scolding; V. vituperate: berate; scold; rail against abusively.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propensity | natural inclination |
| fulsome | disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire |
| phenomena | observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength |
| conceit | vanity or self-love; too high opinion of one's own value; extravagant metaphor (in poetry) |
| mandate | order; charge; authoritative command; power to govern another country; power to given to a government; region under administration; V: give a mandate to; place under a mandate; Ex. mandated territory |
| pendant | hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.) |
| abortive | unsuccessful; fruitless |
| invidious | designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison |
| ordinance | decree; authoritative order |
| subsidiary | serving to assist; subordinate; secondary; of a subsidy; N. |