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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| solicitous | manifesting or expressing solicitude |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |