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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| charlatan | quack |
| jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |
| succor | relief |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| parlance | speech |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |