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
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
inertlacking the power to move
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace