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
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
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gauchelacking social experience or grace
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant