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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WordMeaning
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
gradationa series forming successive stages
bolta lightning stroke
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
eventualcontingent