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 |
|---|---|
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| defer | put off |
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| gape | to open the mouth wide |
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| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |