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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WordMeaning
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
overblownpast the prime of bloom
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
executorone who executes something
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
downcastlow in spirit : dejected