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
indissolublenot dissoluble
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
historichistorical
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse