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
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
planeairplane
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue