GRE Word List
BALEFUL
deadly or pernicious in influence
The meaning of the word baleful is deadly or pernicious in influence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| valediction | an act of bidding farewell |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |