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
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
estimablecapable of being estimated
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
finishto come to an end : terminate
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
purveyorone that purveys
beelinea straight direct course