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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| granulate | to form or crystallize into grains or granules |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| motility | the quality or state of being motile : capability of movement |
| floe | floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |