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 |
|---|---|
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| niggle | trifle |