GRE Word List

BALEFUL

deadly or pernicious in influence

The meaning of the word baleful is deadly or pernicious in influence.

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stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place