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 |
|---|---|
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| prattle | prate |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| poise | balance |