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
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
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zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
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arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
putrefyto make putrid
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