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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subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
cull | to select from a group : choose |
rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |