GRE Word List
BALEFUL
deadly or pernicious in influence
The meaning of the word baleful is deadly or pernicious in influence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| addle | rotten |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| nonentity | something that does not exist or exists only in the imagination |