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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
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| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
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