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
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
fermentto undergo fermentation
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly