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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martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
repudiate | to refuse to accept |
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wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
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