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
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
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exploitdeed
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verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
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