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
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
lanknot well filled out : slender
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
procurementthe act or process of procuring
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy