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
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
darta light spear
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor