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
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly