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
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
allureto entice by charm or attraction
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)