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 |
|---|---|
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| impediment | something that impedes |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| gyroscope | a wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| scrap | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |