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 |
|---|---|
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| concordat | compact |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
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| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |