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
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
pursea small bag for money
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
cohortscompanion