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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inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
osseousbony
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
botchan inflammatory sore
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage