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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transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
perditioneternal damnation
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
entourageone's attendants or associates
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
convoketo call together to a meeting