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
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
requiteto make return for : repay
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun