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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abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
effusionan act of effusing
raffleto engage in a raffle
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
inclementlacking mildness: such as
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
convolutedhaving convolutions
niggletrifle