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
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
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upshotthe final result : outcome
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crassgross
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff