GRE Word List
BALEFUL
evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look
The meaning of the word baleful is evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| archipelago | group of closely located islands |
| fleece | wool coat of a sheep; V: shear the fleece from; rob by a trick; swindle; plunder |
| manacle | restrain; handcuff; N. |
| salient | prominent; projecting beyond a line; conspicuous; Ex. salient features |
| adjunct | something attached to but holding an inferior position |
| clique | small exclusive group of people |
| rhapsody | excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling; musical composition of irregular form (as if made up as one plays it) |
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| alchemy | medieval chemistry |
| reprove | censure; rebuke; N. reproof |