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
pluckto pull or pick off or out
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
begetto procreate as the father : sire
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
providentfrugal
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
quietudea quiet state : repose
inadvertentlyunintentional