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 |
|---|---|
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |