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
acclaimapplaud
aceticvinegary
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
stemthe main trunk of a plant
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
discretionindividual choice or judgment
parryto ward off a weapon or blow