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
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
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tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
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palliddeficient in color : wan
crabbedmarked by a forbidding moroseness
depravitya corrupt act or practice