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
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
throespang
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty