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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|---|---|
| stoop | to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees |
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| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| degradation | the act or process of degrading |