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.

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WordMeaning
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
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fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
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militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
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