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
fetefestival
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
sophistphilosopher
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)