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 |
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sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
valediction | an act of bidding farewell |
clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
appurtenances | accessory objects |
inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |
irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
snivel | to run at the nose |
dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |