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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| fodder | something fed to domestic animals |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| trenchant | keen |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |