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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WordMeaning
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
ponderousof very great weight
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset