GRE Word List

BANE

a source of harm or ruin : curse

The meaning of the word bane is a source of harm or ruin : curse.

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WordMeaning
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
douseto plunge into water
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight