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
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
dominaterule
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
dapperneat and trim in appearance
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation