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
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
frivolousof little weight or importance
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented