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 |
|---|---|
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| retract | to draw back or in |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |