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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tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
respitea period of temporary delay
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pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation