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 |
|---|---|
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
| maroon | a dark red |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| ploy | escapade |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |