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
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
cullto select from a group : choose
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical