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 |
|---|---|
| realm | kingdom |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| invoke | to petition for help or support |
| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| nexus | connection |