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
tactfulhaving or showing tact
politypolitical organization
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
facultyability
vertexthe top of the head
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group