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
amendto put right
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
miragean optical (see optical
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice