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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usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
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adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
vitalof the utmost importance
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impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
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