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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appellationan identifying name or title : designation
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
enduringlasting
invalidnot valid:
trickleto issue or fall in drops