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
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift