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 |
|---|---|
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |