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
opulencewealth
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parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
headfirstwith the head foremost
verdantgreen in tint or color
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous