Inimical
hardih-NIM-ih-kul
adjective
Definition
Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile
Examples
“The harsh climate was inimical to agriculture.”
“His policies were inimical to the interests of workers.”
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GRE Tip
Inimical is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "hostile" or "adverse" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "friendly".
Related GRE Words
antagonistic
Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something
adverse
Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable
belligerent
Hostile and aggressive; engaged in war or conflict
decry
To publicly denounce or criticize
acrimonious
Bitter and sharp in language or tone; caustic
baleful
Threatening harm; menacing; having a harmful or destructive effect
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