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
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
ventto provide with a vent
opuswork
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
cataclysmflood
amityfriendship
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness