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
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
vergebrink
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
scintillaspark
grumbleto mutter in discontent
conspiracythe act of conspiring together