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 |
|---|---|
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| burlesque | a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
| wry | twist |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |