What Does Inimical Mean?
If I said, "he gave Harry an inimical stare", would you know what I mean? Stop by and learn a new word today.
Author: Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
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