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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| efficacy | the power to produce an effect |
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| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
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| sensitization | the action or process of sensitizing |
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| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
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