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 |
|---|---|
| nexus | connection |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| endemic | belonging or native to a particular people or country |
| finale | the close or termination of something: such as |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
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