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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| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |