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 |
|---|---|
| figment | something made up or contrived |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| blackball | to vote against |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |