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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pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
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covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
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