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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| Word | Meaning |
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| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
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| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
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