Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: To make a critical remark or comment, often expressing disapproval.

Example: The professor animadverts on the lack of research in the student's paper.

Definition: A very small living organism, often microscopic, such as a single-celled organism.

Example: The scientist observed an animalculum under the microscope.

Definition: Relating to or resembling animals, often in a wild or instinctive way.

Example: His animalistic instincts took over when he felt threatened.

Definition: The condition of being alive or having life; the quality that makes something living rather than inanimate.

Example: The animateness of the creature was evident in its movements and reactions.

Definition: The belief that natural objects, animals, and even inanimate things have spirits or souls.

Example: Many indigenous cultures practice animism, believing that every tree and river has a spirit.

Definition: A person who believes that objects, places, and creatures all possess a spiritual essence.

Example: As an animist, she believes that the forest is alive with spirits.

Definition: Relating to the belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a spiritual essence or soul.

Example: Many indigenous cultures have animistic beliefs that attribute life and spirit to natural elements.

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards someone or something.

Example: There was a lot of animosity between the two rival teams.

Definition: A feeling of hostility or ill will towards someone or something; it can also refer to the masculine aspect of a person's personality, especially in women, according to Jungian psychology.

Example: His animus towards his former colleague was evident in their interactions.

Definition: A type of ion that has a negative charge and moves towards the positive electrode in a chemical reaction.

Example: In the process of electrolysis, the anion travels to the anode to complete the circuit.