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
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
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detachedstanding by itself : separate
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
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furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality