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
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
expertisethe skill of an expert
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
spruceto make spruce
underhandin a clandestine manner
provisionthe act or process of providing
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched