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 |
|---|---|
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| spare | not being used |
| pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |