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 |
|---|---|
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| congruent | congruous |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |