rancorous

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore R words

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

In a sentence

Rancorous in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing rancorous in a sentence.

The negotiations broke down into a rancorous exchange of accusations.

Synonyms

bitterspitefulvenomousacrimonious

Antonyms

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

to speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way

Common questions

Rancorous (adjective) means marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Here is rancorous used in an example sentence: "The negotiations broke down into a rancorous exchange of accusations."

Common synonyms for rancorous include bitter, spiteful, venomous, acrimonious.

Antonyms of rancorous include amicable, cordial, genial.

Rancorous is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.