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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internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
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conversanthaving knowledge or experience
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
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spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
wrenchto move with a violent twist