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
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
posthumousborn after the death of the father
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
retractto draw back or in
demolitionthe act of demolishing