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
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
rubrican authoritative rule
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
atypicalnot typical : irregular
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
perforateto make a hole through