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
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
incontinentnot continent: such as
purveyorone that purveys
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
cremateto subject to cremation
evoketo call forth or up: such as