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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |