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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contortionsto twist in a violent manner
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
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machinationsan act of machinating
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
gibeto utter taunting words
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
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maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance