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
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
tillerone that tills : cultivator
ventto provide with a vent
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated