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
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
nauseateto become affected with nausea
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
tightwada close or miserly person
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail