Rancor

hard

RANG-ker

noun

Definition

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

Examples

Years after the lawsuit, the rancor between the two brothers had not faded.
She delivered her concession speech without a trace of rancor toward her opponent.

Synonyms

bitternessanimosityspiteenmity

Antonyms

goodwillamitycordialitybenevolence

Categories

GRE Tip

Rancor is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "bitterness" or "animosity" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "goodwill".

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