GRE Word List

BENIGN

of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life

The meaning of the word benign is of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life.

Random words

WordMeaning
drivelnonsense
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
puddingblood sausage
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
meteto give out by measure : dole out
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
missivea written communication : letter
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty