GRE Word List
BALEFUL
deadly or pernicious in influence
The meaning of the word baleful is deadly or pernicious in influence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| sheer | unqualified |
| apprehend | arrest |
| garner | to gather into storage |